Press Releases

Groundbreaking for New Greyhound Intermodal Terminal

Nov 5th, 2014

Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake joined U.S. Congressman Elijah Cummings to break ground for Baltimore’s new Greyhound Intermodal Terminal.

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IMAGE: Mayor Rawlings-Blake and Congressman Cummings attend a groundbreaking ceremony for Baltimore's Greyhound Intermodal Terminal

NAACP Annual Convention to Return to Baltimore

Oct 29th, 2014

"We are honored that the NAACP has named Baltimore City as host for its 2017 Annual Convention," said Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake...

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Mayor Announces Additional Funding for Domestic Violence Prevention

Oct 22nd, 2014

City Receives two new grants to fund domestic violence assessments, operations, and prevention efforts

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Baltimore Metropolitan Region ADA Training Conference

Oct 22nd, 2014

Accessibility for All: 2010 ADA Accessibility Guidelines Training provides key stakeholders with training on updates to ADA standards.

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Solutions City Town Hall Addresses Youth Employment

Oct 22nd, 2014

Mayor Rawlings-Blake, Starbucks hold town hall to unite local leaders, stakeholders to unlock opportunities for youth

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IMAGE: Mayor Rawlings-Blake and youth employment partners participate in a Solutions City panel at Starbucks

Minority Enterprise Development Week in Baltimore

Oct 21st, 2014

Minority Enterprise Development Week will take place Monday, October 20 through Friday, October 24, to bring attention to minority- and women-owned businesses across Baltimore.

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IMAGE: Mayor Rawlings-Blake kicks off Minority Enterprise Development Week in Baltimore

Mayor, Commissioner Form Police Body Camera Working Group

Oct 17th, 2014

Working group will explore all aspects of potential implementation of a body camera program within the Baltimore Police Department.

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IMAGE: Mayor Rawlings-Blake and Commissioner Batts announce a body camera working group

Mayor and Fire Chief Thank Under Armour for Firehouse Gym Renovations

Oct 17th, 2014

Mayor Rawlings-Blake and Fire Chief Niles Ford thank Under Armour for sponsoring the renovation of three of the fire department's most used gyms.

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IMAGE: Mayor Rawlings-Blake and Fire Chief Ford reveal newly renovated firehouse gym facilities

Leaf Collection Program Kick Off and Fall Cleanup Reminder

Oct 16th, 2014

Mayor Rawlings-Blake announces the fall leaf collection program; urges residents to keep curbs, alleys, and storm drains clear to prevent flooding; reminds residents of Mayor’s Fall Cleanup, October 25.

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Mayor Names Heroin Treatment and Prevention Task Force

Oct 15th, 2014

Mayor Rawlings-Blake announces the appointment of the Heroin Treatment and Prevention Task Force.

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